Lensbaby Announces Twist 60

Lensbaby has announced the upcoming release of the Twist 60, a metal-bodied non-tilting lens that captures a sharp subject with a swirly blurred background and enhanced vignette. 

“Twist 60 embodies our love of old lenses and their unique ways of helping photographers discover creative possibilities,” said Craig Strong, Lensbaby co-founder and chief creative officer. “True to an 1840 design by Joseph Petzval, this lens reveals striking separation between subjects and their background, a quality that modern lens designs lack.”

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Twist 60 Lens specs:

• 12-blade f/2.5-22 aperture
• 60mm focal length
• Twisty, swirly blur
• Compatible with full-frame cameras
• Available in Canon EF, Nikon F, and Sony E mounts
• Four elements in three groups
• Filter threads: 46mm
• Black anodized body with gold anodized aperture ring
• Minimum focus distance: 18 inches

Twist 60 lens retails for $279.95 and is available via pre-order beginning April 12. Twist 60 Optic will also be sold separately for use with other Lensbaby Optic Swap System-compatible lenses. It retails for $179.95. Lensbaby products are available at lensbaby.com, B&H, Adorama, and from select specialty photo stores worldwide.